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PRESS INFORMATION – 7 JANUARY 2026– For immediate Release
RT HON VALERIE VAZ MP PRESENTS PETITION ON LEATHER MUSEUM IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Rt Hon Valerie Vaz MP said:
“Just before the House rose for Christmas on 18 December 2025, I presented a petition in Parliament on behalf of the residents in Walsall and the UK.”
“This is
On 7 January 2026 the 15th allotted Opposition Day was allocated for debate and the Conservative Party chose to raise Jury Trials and Rural Communities as matters for debate.
The Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Jenrick MP, moved the following motion:
"That this House believes that it is wrong to abolish jury trials for crimes
I made the following intervention in Parliament at the Westminster Hall debate "That this House has considered Government proposals for renewal of the BBC Charter", moved by Sir John Whittingdale MP:
"I respect the right hon. Gentleman’s views, as he is a former Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, but does he agree that
PRESS INFORMATION – 30 DECEMBER 2025– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RT HON VALERIE VAZ MP QUESTIONS DECISION TO APPROVE £50M FREE SCHOOL AMID FALLING ROLLS
Rt Hon Valerie Vaz MP said:
“On 9 December 2025 I met with the Minister for Children and Families, Josh MacAlister MP, with headteachers and a school governor from schools in Walsall and Bloxwich
Here you can read the eNews for December 2025
On 18 December 2025, before the pre-Christmas adjournment debate, I presented a public petition on the Leather Museum:
"I am presenting this petition on behalf of the residents in Walsall and the UK. This is a petition about the Walsall Leather Museum which was built in a nineteenth century leather factory. It is the heart of
The House of Commons met on on Wednesday 17 December 2025 to debate the Bill at second reading.
The National Insurance Contributions Bill make provision to amend section 4 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, and section 4 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, so that amounts of salary
The annual Civic Carol Service was held at St Matthews Church on Sunday 14 December 2025 with Thanksgiving and Dedication. The service was led by Reverend Preb Jim Trood and The Reverend David Candlin from Bloxwich gave the Sermon.
Later the event known as Bun and Shilling were presented by the Mayor Cllr Louise Harrison.
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Remembrance Sunday – Town Centre Cenotaph
20mph Speed Limits
RAF Centenary Flypast